10 new English words for 17 May 2026, each with its meaning, Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Learn them today and revise them with the daily quiz — useful for SSC, Bank, Railway, UPSC and IELTS.
Hindi meaning: अनुकूल
Synonyms: Favorable, Auspicious, Promising, Opportune
Antonyms: Unfavorable, Inauspicious, Ominous, Adverse
Example: The clear skies and calm winds proved propitious for the marathon runners.
Trick: Pro + pitious - Propitious conditions help you go PRO in your career.
Hindi meaning: दृढ़निश्चयी
Synonyms: Persistent, Determined, Resolute, Steadfast
Antonyms: Irresolute, Yielding, Weak, Vacillating
Example: Her tenacious effort to clear the civil services exam finally paid off after three attempts.
Trick: Ek tenacious student ten baar fail hone ke baad bhi nahi rukta.
Hindi meaning: हठी
Synonyms: Stubborn, Inflexible, Unyielding, Intransigent
Antonyms: Flexible, Compliant, Yielding, Amenable
Example: Despite all the evidence, the obdurate minister refused to resign from his post.
Trick: Obdurate log ob-always durable hote hain apni galat soch mein.
Hindi meaning: सुधारना
Synonyms: Improve, Better, Enhance, Alleviate
Antonyms: Worsen, Deteriorate, Aggravate, Impair
Example: The government introduced new schemes to ameliorate the living conditions of rural communities.
Trick: A + melio + rate - Apni life ka rate badhao, yaani sab kuch ameliorate karo.
Hindi meaning: बातूनी
Synonyms: Talkative, Garrulous, Verbose, Chatty
Antonyms: Taciturn, Reserved, Reticent, Silent
Example: His loquacious nature made every team meeting run twice as long as planned.
Trick: Loquacious log lok sabha mein bhi band nahi hote.
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Hindi meaning: मुखर
Synonyms: Clamorous, Loud, Strident, Boisterous
Antonyms: Quiet, Silent, Subdued, Reserved
Example: The crowd grew vociferous in their protests outside the parliament building.
Trick: Voice + ferocious = Vociferous - someone with a ferociously loud voice.
Hindi meaning: कटु
Synonyms: Bitter, Hostile, Caustic, Rancorous
Antonyms: Amicable, Cordial, Pleasant, Harmonious
Example: The divorce proceedings turned acrimonious, affecting the children deeply.
Trick: Acrimonious log acid jaise hote hain - dono sides ko burn karte hain.
Hindi meaning: सावधान
Synonyms: Cautious, Prudent, Wary, Discreet
Antonyms: Reckless, Careless, Imprudent, Heedless
Example: A good judge must be circumspect before delivering any verdict in a sensitive case.
Trick: Circum = around, spect = see - Circumspect log har taraf dekh ke chalna pasand karte hain.
Hindi meaning: संक्षिप्त
Synonyms: Brief, Concise, Terse, Succinct
Antonyms: Verbose, Wordy, Loquacious, Garrulous
Example: His laconic reply of 'No comment' frustrated the journalists at the press conference.
Trick: Laconic = La + conic - Laconic log conic section ki tarah pointed aur short hote hain.
Hindi meaning: उदार
Synonyms: Generous, Benevolent, Charitable, Forgiving
Antonyms: Petty, Selfish, Mean, Uncharitable
Example: The magnanimous champion shared his prize money with his struggling teammates.
Trick: Magna means great - Magnanimous log greatness dikhate hain apni forgiveness mein.
